1885 LIBERTY HEAD FIVE CENTS
PCGS Nos: 3846, 3883
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,473,300
Proofs: 3,790
Designer: Charles E. Barber
Diameter: 21.2 millimeters
Metal content:
Copper - 75%
Nickel - 25%
Weight: 5 grams
Edge: Plain
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia) on the reverse below the button to the left of CENTS
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Auctions
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Significant examples
Recent appearances at auction
Variety information
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Recent appearances:
PCGS Proof-67. Ex
– American Numismatic Rarities, LLC’s “The Classics Sale,”
July 25, 2003
, Lot
301, illustrated, sold for $3,910.00
PCGS Proof-67. Ex
– American Numismatic Rarities, LLC’s “The Classics Sale,”
July 25, 2003
, Lot
302, illustrated, sold for $4,140.00
PCGS AU-55. Ex
– American Numismatic Rarities, LLC’s “The Classics Sale,”
July 25, 2003
, Lot
303, illustrated, sold for $1,092.50
Notes:
The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 2 MS-67's.
The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-68.
The finest Proof Cameo examples graded by PCGS are 2 PRCA-67's.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo example graded by PCGS is a single PRDC-64.
Sources and recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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